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Tank Erection PDF
Tank Erection PDF
TANK
1. SCOPE:
This procedure covers detailed activities for fabrication, erection
and testing of the
Storage tanks, and also equipment & manpower required for the
same. All the tasks /
Activities need to be accomplished with at most care with good
workmanship and in
Accordance with the specifications to achieve satisfactory
completion of the whole activities
2. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this document is to follow proper methodology to
achieve the
activities in a proper sequence for fabrication, Erection and Testing
of the storage tanks
3. REFERENCE:
API 650
ASME Sec IX
ASME Sec V
Approved Drawing / Specification
4. METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION:
4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIALS
Each Piece of Plates, fittings or any other component of tankage
system shall be
clearly identified by marking heat no. on the parts using hard
punching.
Each weld joint shall be marked with joint Number with Welder
Number.
5.2 FABRICATION WORK
All fabrication work involving material identification, marking,
cutting, rolling and
Welding shall be done in accordance with this job method, API 650
(Latest
Edition). The workmanship shall be good in every respect meeting
all safety, QC & NDT requirements, with the coordination of
Engineer-In-Charge.
* Lay all the plates, Structural & pipes in such a way prior to
fabrication to facilitate proper checking of dimensions & heat no.
* Mark the components as per the drawings.
5.2.4 APPURTENANCES
_ Mark the required items of the Appurtenances as per the drawing.
All the cutting operation as per requirement shall be carried out
after getting the clearance from inspection authority.
_ All the cutting operation shall be carried out by gas cutting
method.
_ Grind the cut edges smooth to remove burrs & slag.
_ Flanges face to be covered with a suitable cover to protect from
damage during handling, fabrication and transportation.
_ The entire shell nozzle, roof appurtenance, i.e. flanges, flanges to
pipe joint and other requirements etc. Shall be fabricated as per
approved
drawings.
_ All the fabrication and welding activities shall be carried out after
the stage wise inspection wherever required.
_ The N.D.T requirements as per code specification
5.3 ERECTION:
5.3.1. ANNULAR PLATE LAYING
Check the level of foundation as per specification API 650 clause
8.4.2. Latest
edition.
After getting clearance for annular plate laying, mark the 0o, 90o,
180o, 270o coordinates on the foundation from the reference point.
Lay the annular plate as per approved drawing.
Out radius of the annular plate shall be in positive side (5 to 10
mm.) in order to achieve the final required radius after weld
shrinkage.
_ Orientation of the annular plate joint shall be as per approved -
drawing.
_ Fit up of annular plate's joints shall be carried out using proper jigs
and fixtures as shown in drawing.
_ Care shall be taken while fit-up, such that there should not any
gap between annular plate and backing-strip.
_ Annular plates joints welding shall be carried out by welding
alternative joint at four quadrants.
_ Qualified welders shall be engaged for the welding work according
to WPS.
_ If any defect found the defect weld shall be removed by grinding
and re-weld and Conduct the LPT check test. Repeat the sequence
until the defect cleared.
_ Complete the welding, clean the final weld surface by wire
brushing and grinding.
_ Remove the jigs and fixtures which were used for fit-up of the
annular joint and grind the tack.
_ Radiography shall be taken as per API-650 Sec-6.
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5.3.5 APPURTENANCES INSTALLATION
_ Flanges to pipe joint shall be prefabricated and required NDT shall
be completed before erection.
_ Mark the nozzle location as per drawings. Cut the openings by
gas cutting after proper Inspection-by-inspection authority.
_ Erect the nozzles as per the orientation & the elevation shown in
the drawing.
_ Install RF. pads wherever required before nozzle erection
_ Suitable jigs & fixtures shall be provided to prevent the distortion
during the welding.
_ After completion of bottom shell course welding shell nozzles shall
be marked as per drawing and offer for inspection.
_ Cut open the nozzle opening, install the RF. Pads and erect the
nozzles (prefabricated) as per drawing.
_ Orientation, elevation & projection shall be maintained as per
drawing and offer for the inspection clearance.
_ Proper care shall be taken for the welding by providing jigs &
Fixtures to prevent distortion.
_ Welding shall be as per WPS and to be welded by the qualified
welder.
_ Man-Hole neck shall be fabricated and the longitudinal joint shall
be radiographed.
_ All the RF Pad weld shall be pneumatically tested at an pressure
of 1.05 Kg/Cm2
_ RF. Pad pneumatic test shall be carried out to the satisfaction of
the engineer-in charge.
_ All the shell nozzles final weld from both sides and RF. Pads
welds shall be inspected by visually and by LPT, to the satisfaction
of the engineer-in-charge.
General view of storage tank constructed on site